Legal Assistant

Looking to join a modern, growing litigation firm where your career can continue to evolve?

Our client, a tech-forward civil litigation firm in Irvine, is seeking a Legal Assistant with 3+ years of litigation experience to join its collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values mentorship, and wants to be part of a firm that embraces technology and continuous improvement. This position offers the chance to work closely with experienced attorneys while receiving ongoing training and professional development in a supportive team environment.

What You'll Do

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation
• Prepare, revise, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court filings
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Prepare discovery, pleadings, and trial-related documents
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Maintain electronic files and utilize the firm's technology-driven systems

What They're Looking For

• 3+ years of civil litigation legal assistant experience
• Experience with California state court filings (federal experience is a plus)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced practice
• Positive attitude with a desire to learn and grow

Why This Firm?

• Growing civil litigation practice with long-term stability
• Tech-forward environment utilizing modern legal technology
• Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys and leadership
• Ongoing training and career development
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the firm continues to expand

Schedule

• Onsite daily – Irvine

If you're looking for a firm that values professional development, embraces innovation, and offers long-term growth, I'd love to connect. Please send your resume to Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com> for a confidential discussion.

• At least 2 years of experience in a legal assistant role, with prior exposure to litigation support required.
• Background in insurance defense is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling electronic court filings in both state and federal courts.
• Strong command of litigation calendaring, deadline tracking, and management of time-sensitive case activity.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys while maintaining accuracy across a large volume of files.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal filing platforms such as One Legal or similar systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-through skills in a fast-paced legal environment.

Please send your resume to Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com> for a confidential discussion.